Zanesville City Schools 2021-2022 High School Student Handbook
Zanesville City Schools
2021-2022
High School
Student Handbook
Zanesville City Schools is the premier district in southeastern Ohio providing innovative and progressive
educational experiences, where culturally diverse students are engaged in learning and supported by
our caring staff in safe and state-of-the-art facilities.
Zanesville City Schools, the district you will never outgrow!
MISSION STATEMENT
Zanesville City Schools provides all students the opportunity to reach their full potential
and ultimately become responsible, productive, lifelong learners, and contributing
citizens of the United States of America in a global society
BELIEF STATEMENTS
WE BELIEVE the cultural diversity of our community brings strength and unity to the learning
environment and that respect for individual differences is critical to the educational process.
WE BELIEVE our students can learn at high levels, in different ways and at different times when
provided equal opportunities.
WE BELIEVE we must provide relevant, meaningful learning experiences so that our students are active,
literate and self-directed learners.
WE BELIEVE our schools must be safe, child centered environments with equal access for all to
the education
WE BELIEVE our staff and community must promote and model lifelong learning for students
throughout our school district.
WE BELIEVE our students must be prepared to function in and adapt to a changing and diverse society
WE BELIEVE that a superior and well-funded school district is the foundation for student learning and a
prosperous community
WE BELIEVE strong interaction among the family, school, and community, based on mutual trust,
honesty and open communication supports student learning.
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ZANESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Mr. Tim Gagliardo, Principal
Mrs. Darlene Baker, Administrative Assistant
Ms. Wonda Tabler, Administrative Assistant
Mr. Chad Grandstaff, Assistant Principal
Ms. Judy Tolley, Assistant Principal
Mr. Aaron White, Assistant Principal
Ms. Cynthia Huffman, Discipline Secretary
Mrs. Amy Walters, Attendance Secretary
Mr. Scott Aronhalt, Athletic Director
Mrs. Cindy Kokensparger, Athletic Secretary
Mr. Fred Curry, ZCS District Attendance Officer / Court Liaison
SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Mr. Thomas Crowley, Supervisor of Guidance
Ms. Betty Caw
Ms. Deborah Welch
Mrs. Lou Ann Maxwell, Guidance Secretary
SCHOOL NURSE
Ms. Alison Todd
ZHS MISSION
ZHS celebrates our diversity by challenging and inspiring our students with a rigorous differentiated
curriculum delivered in an atmosphere that fosters success.
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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT, VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
Offenses Against People, Pupils and School Personnel
1. Assault and/or battery (fighting, hitting).
2. Causing physical harm.
3. Throwing anything in or around school (except sports equipment meant to be thrown in proper
areas).
4. Personal threats.
5. Libel and/or slander.
6. Extortion.
7. Harassment at school, on school transportation or on school property where Zanesville High
School is a guest as a team, group, club or other representative, individually or collectively, of
ZHS.
8. Hazing.
9. Inappropriate expectoration.
10. Acts of indecency (i.e. inappropriate and/or suggestive physical contact).
11. Any conduct which is injurious to the school or to the morals, safety, comfort or welfare of the pupils.
12. Any type of bullying. (Policy 5517.01)
Acts or Behavior of a Potentially Dangerous Nature
1. Possession of dangerous weapons or other devices designed to or capable of inflicting bodily
harm. This includes the use of mace, or other types of pepper spray.
2. Possession and/or use of alcohol, or drugs or any substance which is a representative (look alike)
of either. (For prescription drugs, follow procedures regarding the drug policy and procedure.
(Policy 5530)
3. Repeating, passing on, or ¡°carrying tales¡± resulting in the discomfort, ridicule, confrontation,
shunning, etc., of another, especially when the talk is about something without factual basis or
does not concern the speaker.
4. Misuse of emergency warnings.
5. Possession of explosives or readily flammable materials.
6. Improper use of a motor vehicle (car, cycle, moped, bicycle), while on school property.
7. Bus Misconduct: Eating or drinking on school bus. Out of assigned seat on bus. Placing any part
of the body out of bus window. Disregarding (insubordination to) the bus driver.
8. Possession and/or use of tobacco on school or adjacent property. Lack and/or loss of
self-control. (Emotionally/physically out of control.)
9. Possession or use of electronic cigarettes, or vapor devices, on school, or adjacent property.
10. Assault and/or battery.
11. Disorderly conduct/fighting (willingly involving oneself in a fight).
12. Inducing panic.
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Offenses Against the School Program
1. Disrespect for school personnel.
2. Insubordination (refusing to obey).
3. Improper language (obscene, vulgar, abusive, swearing, threatening, sexually suggestive).
4. Phone threats.
5. Instigating, urging, cheering and/or promoting others to fight.
6. Interfering with a teacher in the performance of duties.
7. Aiding and/or abetting in a commission of a violation of the code of conduct.
8. Gambling.
9. Failure to comply with school regulations.
10. Under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This includes coming to school smelling like drugs (e.g.
marijuana).
11. Truancy.
12. Disturbing the classes, school program or school function.
13. Absent from place of assignment without authorization. (Class, school property after arrival.)
14. Class cut(s). Not being in assigned area during school time.
15. Trespassing on school property. Habitual tardiness.
16. Inappropriate dress.
17. Academic dishonesty.
18. Repetition of disruptive acts.
19. Use of electronic devices that interrupts instruction, learning and teaching environments as
determined by individual teachers in their classes.
20. Inappropriate use of cell phones including camera phones.
Offenses against School or Private Property
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Theft of any school or private property at school or at any school related function.
Destruction of any school or private property at school or at any school related function.
Defacing of any school or private property at school or at any school related function.
Violating the computer network acceptable use agreement.
Consequences / Penalties
In compliance with Ohio Revised Code 3313.66 and 3313.661, the Board of Education of
Zanesville, Ohio, has adopted the following as penalties for the above violations:
? Loss of Privilege.
? Warning/Reprimand -A verbal or written notice to the student that a behavior is unacceptable.
? Detention - Staying after school or attending Friday School. For Friday School or an after school
detention, the student will be given 24 hours to make arrangements to take care of an obligation. If
there is to be an exception to the 24 hour policy, the parent will be contacted by phone or in person
by school personnel to clear the arrangement.
? Parent Conference-A meeting with a parent to discuss and solve a student behavioral problem.
? Referral to a Resource Agency - Such referral to in school or out of school agency whenever it is
felt that such an agency may help to solve a behavior problem.
? Drug and Alcohol Counseling - Students under the influence at school will be expected to attend
counseling before returning to school.
? Behavioral Probation/Contract - The student may be placed on probation through a contract
outlining specific changes needed and specific timelines. If a student¡¯s conduct has been such that
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